Aristotle Expands Distribution Team with Strategic Talent Hires in RIA and Institutional Channels

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aristotle Capital Management, LLC (“Aristotle”) today announced the addition of two accomplished professionals to its Distribution team: Emily Bivona as Vice President, Regional Director for the RIA | Bank Group, and Evan Francks as Senior Vice President, Consultant Relations for Institutional Services. These strategic additions reflect Aristotle’s continued commitment to deepening its presence and capabilities across both the RIA and Institutional channels.

Emily Bivona joins Aristotle from J.P. Morgan Asset Management, bringing her experience in both relationship management and strategic growth. Prior to J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Ms. Bivona spent time at BlackRock in the U.S. Wealth Advisory group. Based in New York, Ms. Bivona will report to Michael Sindici, Managing Director, and will focus on expanding Aristotle’s footprint within the RIA and Bank segments. Her appointment underscores Aristotle’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions and high-touch service to independent advisors and its bank relationships.

Ms. Bivona earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from College of the Holy Cross. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses and a CIMA^© certification.

Evan Francks joins Aristotle with over a decade of institutional experience from leading platforms. Mr. Francks brings deep asset management expertise from his tenure at Capital Group, where he directly impacted the growth and strategic focus of Capital Group’s institutional business. Prior to Capital Group, Mr. Francks served as Vice President in consultant relations at PIMCO for eight years. His background spans product development, client management, and strategic sales across multiple asset classes. Based in Newport Beach, Mr. Francks will report to Ranjit Sufi, Managing Director, and will be instrumental in strengthening Aristotle’s relationships with institutional consultants and expanding its reach in the institutional marketplace.

Mr. Francks earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the College of William and Mary. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66 and 3 licenses.

“We are thrilled to welcome Emily and Evan to Aristotle,” said Will Averill, Head of Distribution and Managing Partner. “Their track records, insight, and client-first approach will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve our distribution capabilities. These hires reflect our ongoing investment in strategic talent and our commitment to serving clients and partners with excellence across every channel.”

About Aristotle

Aristotle Capital Management, LLC and its affiliates, collectively known as “Aristotle” and totaling $100.8 billion* in combined client assets, represent a group of independent investment advisers that provide equity and fixed-income management solutions across a unified platform. Each Aristotle affiliate is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about each adviser, including their investment strategies, fees and objectives, can be found in their respective Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request. For market commentary, news and insights from all Aristotle affiliates, please visit www.aristotlecap.com.

*As of June 30, 2025, total assets (AUM and AUA) managed by each Aristotle affiliate were as follows: Aristotle Capital Management, LLC $54.84 billion AUM, $9.46 billion (AUA); Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC $1.97 billion AUM, $0.03 billion (AUA); Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC $2.94 billion AUM, $0.75 billion (AUA); Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC $30.19 billion AUM and Aristotle Investment Services, LLC $0.67 billion AUM. Assets include assets under management (AUM) and assets under advisement (AUA). AUA refers to assets on which our firm provides advice, recommendations or consultation but for which our firm either does not have discretionary authority or does not arrange or effectuate the transactions.